RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
the blade from unauthorized use or damage.
OTHER SAFETY WARNINGS
•Never store a fueled unit inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark.
•Allow the engine to cool before storing or transporting. Be sure to secure the unit while transporting.
•Store the unit in a dry area, locked up or up high to prevent unau- thorized use or damage, out of the reach of children.
•Never douse or squirt the unit with water or any other liquid. Keep handles dry, clean and free from debris. Clean after each use, see Cleaning and Storage instructions.
•Keep these instructions. Refer to them often and use them to instruct other users. If you loan someone this unit, also loan them these instructions.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
SAFETY AND INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS
This operator's manual describes safety and international symbols and pictographs that may appear on this product. Read the operator's manual for complete safety, assembly, operating and maintenance and repair information.
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•WARNING - READ OPERATOR'S MANUAL
Read the operator’s manual(s) and follow all warnings and safety instructions. Failure to do so can result in serious injury to the operator and/or bystanders.
•WEAR EYE AND HEARING PROTECTION
WARNING: Thrown objects and loud noise can cause severe eye injury and hearing loss. Wear eye protection meeting ANSI Z87.1 standards and ear protection when operating this unit. Use a full face shield when needed.
•HOT SURFACE WARNING
Do not touch a hot muffler, gear housing or cylinder. You may get burned. These parts get extremely hot from operation. They remain hot for a short time after the unit is turned off.
•ON/OFF STOP CONTROL OFF or STOP
•KEEP BYSTANDERS AWAY
WARNING: Keep all bystanders, especially children and pets, at least 50 feet (15 m) from the operating area.
•CHOKE CONTROL
1.• FULL choke position
2.• PARTIAL choke position
3.• RUN choke position
•THROWN OBJECTS AND ROTATING CUTTER CAN CAUSE SEVERE INJURY
WARNING: Do not operate without the cutting attachment shield in place. Keep away from the rotating cutting attachment.
•UNLEADED FUEL
Always use clean, fresh unleaded fuel
•OIL
Refer to operator’s manual for the proper type of oil.
•PRIMER BULB
Push primer bulb, fully and slowly, 10 times.
•BRUSHCUTTERS •REPLACE DULL BLADE
Do not sharpen the cutting blade. Sharpening the blade can cause the blade tip to break off while in use. This can result in severe personal injury.
•SHARP BLADE
WARNING: Sharp blade on cutting attachment shield. To prevent serious injury, do not touch the line cutting blade.
•TRIMMER/ BRUSHCUTTER SAFETY
WARNING: Thrown objects and rotating cutter can cause severe injury. Keep bystanders, especially children and pets, at least 50 feet (15 m) away from the cutting area. The cutting attachment shield must be used when using the trimmer cutting attachment.
OIL AND FUEL INFORMATION
WARNING: Gasoline is extremely flammable. Ignited vapors may explode. Always stop the engine and allow it to cool before filling the fuel tank. Do not smoke while filling the tank. Keep sparks and open flames at a distance from the area.
OIL AND FUEL MIXING INSTRUCTIONS
Old and/or improperly mixed fuel are the main reasons for the unit not running properly. Be sure to use fresh (less than 60
days old), clean unleaded fuel. Follow the instructions carefully for the proper fuel/oil mixture.
To Obtain Correct Fuel Mix:
Thoroughly mix the proper ratio of
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